Best-selling author, Sonia Purnell will reveal the captivating story of WWII spy Virginia Hall, one of the greatest spies in American and English history, whose story remains untold while discussing her recent […]
In a page-turning work of narrative non-fiction, Heath Hardage Lee tells the true story of the fierce band of women who battled Washington and Hanoi to bring their husbands home […]
Lynn Vincent & Sara Vladic will discuss their book, Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man, […]
Charleston to Charleston combines one of England’s premiere literary scene with the history and elegance of Charleston, South Carolina. This new transatlantic festival was conceived by the Charleston Library Society […]
The Library Society is honored to host Stephen A. Schwarzman as part of the Greystar Business & Leadership Series, to speak about his recent best-seller, What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit […]
In Dawson’s Fall, a novel based on the lives of Roxana Robinsons great-grandparents, we see America at its most fragile time. Set in 1889, in Charleston, S.C., Robinsons tale covers […]
Local author & tour guide, Leigh Jones Handal discusses her book, Lost Charleston. The book of art and photography explores the history of lost pieces of our beautiful city, Charleston. Attendees will […]
Art consultant and popular Royal Oak speaker Angus Haldane will illustrate the lives of notorious 17th-century mistresses, faithful wives, and creative figures who set the English court aflame with their […]
New York Times best-selling author Evan Thomas shares glimpses into his intimate and inspiring biography, First: Sandra Day O’Connor, on America’s first female Supreme Court justice drawing on exclusive interviews and first-time access […]
The Library Society is excited to partner with Charleston Symphony Orchestra to host their Chamber Music Series. This December, CSO will play at 7:30PM on both Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th. For tickets, call 843-723-7528 or click here. CHAMBER MUSIC – HOLIDAY STRINGS The Charleston Symphony’s festive celebration of the season returns! Join us for […]
Join Kent Alexander & Kevin Salwen as the discuss their new book, The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle. The […]
Come celebrate, the Queen of Southern Cuisine, Nathalie Dupree as she discusses her journey in the culinary world with stories from her most recent cookbook, Nathalie Dupree’s Favorite Stories and Recipes. To RSVP, call 843-723-9912 or email dreutter@charlestonlibrarysociety.org Nathalie Dupree is a storyteller, and in celebration of her 80th birthday in December 2019, she shares her favorite culinary […]
Hear from the Former Secretary of The Smithsonian Institution, Wayne Clough, as he talks about his book, Things New and Strange: A Southerners Journey through the Smithsonian Collections at the south’s oldest cultural institution. The book uncovers the tapestry of treasures held by the Smithsonian collections that originate from the South and highlight the region’s history. Tickets […]
It’s movie night at the Library Society! Come enjoy some snacks and a signature cocktail as we screen the holiday classic, Love Actually. The beloved film is about nine intertwined stories that examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. With the festive decorations up and the Christmas Tree in place, […]
CLS and Buxton Books host Marie Benedict for the launch of her new book Lady Clementine. The best-selling author returns to the Library Society to celebrate the release of her newest novel, Lady Clementine, that focuses on one of the people who had the most influence during World War I and World War II: Clementine Churchill. Tickets […]
